Museum Studies Minor

The Museum Studies minor introduces undergraduates to the history, theory, and practice of museums and collections. Courses encourage interdisciplinary thinking about the theoretical, historical and contemporary roles of museums and curatorial institutions in society. Through the minor, students learn about the preservation, collection, interpretation, and exhibition of art, anthropological, historical and scientific materials for the public audience. Students majoring in Art, Anthropology, History, or any other major in the Humanities, Physical Sciences, Education, or Business can enhance their area of& specialization with the Museum Studies minor.

The minor requires 21 credit hours including the internship. 12 hours must be from outside the student’s major. In addition, the choice of a Study Abroad experience or courses in a foreign language is in place to provide cultural breadth. All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better. Click to view a complete description of the Curriculum and Required Courses.